My inspiration to teach came from a multitude of sources and experiences throughout my life. I would have to say that my first inspiration came from my father who always emphasized how important school was. This value is still a driving force in the work I produce today. My uncle is another inspiration after living with him for a summer back in high school. I asked him many life questions and he willingly gave answers that opened up my perspective. He too is an educator in Africa as he shows local teachers how to teach English in their classes. Every time we talk he is passionate when I ask him how his job is going. He is always pursuing his next big venture.
Another inspiration into the science field itself came from my AP Biology teacher. I am not sure exactly what it was that she did but for some reason her class remains engrained in my mind. I remember how real she seemed as a person and that we did more hands-on science then in previous classrooms I was in. She asked a lot of us but I do not remember that being a negative. I respected her and she pushed us through the topics that she may have not even liked. There was something about her that made science click.
Ultimately, what led me into the teaching profession was my first opportunity during my Northeastern Co-op teaching K-12 students of the greater Boston area marine science. Originally, I was under the impression that it would help out my scientific career. Instead, I grew significantly in my social abilities in connecting with students and having them become interested in what I was saying. This single opportunity led me into an AmeriCorps teaching job at Save the Bay and down in Maryland for the park service. After attempting to get back into the science field and failing, I looked back at the time at Northeastern with such fondness. Immediately it hit me that I should become a science teacher. Since then I have not looked back. Everyday that I teach I get confirmation on the right choice I have made. It is my passion that pushes me through those tough days.
Another inspiration into the science field itself came from my AP Biology teacher. I am not sure exactly what it was that she did but for some reason her class remains engrained in my mind. I remember how real she seemed as a person and that we did more hands-on science then in previous classrooms I was in. She asked a lot of us but I do not remember that being a negative. I respected her and she pushed us through the topics that she may have not even liked. There was something about her that made science click.
Ultimately, what led me into the teaching profession was my first opportunity during my Northeastern Co-op teaching K-12 students of the greater Boston area marine science. Originally, I was under the impression that it would help out my scientific career. Instead, I grew significantly in my social abilities in connecting with students and having them become interested in what I was saying. This single opportunity led me into an AmeriCorps teaching job at Save the Bay and down in Maryland for the park service. After attempting to get back into the science field and failing, I looked back at the time at Northeastern with such fondness. Immediately it hit me that I should become a science teacher. Since then I have not looked back. Everyday that I teach I get confirmation on the right choice I have made. It is my passion that pushes me through those tough days.